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In recognition of her advocacy for Veterans, Senator Janet Nguyen was honored today by the Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council (VVA-CSC) as their 2017 Legislator of the Year. According to the VVA-CSC, this special recognition is given to legislators who support California Veterans and their families. The award was presented to Senator Nguyen at the State Capitol during …

Former Assemblyman Tom Umberg has joined the Democratic field to challenge Republican state Sen. Janet Nguyen, bringing strong credentials — and immediately drawing a harsh attack from the California Republican Party. The attorney served in Sacramento’s lower chamber twice, from 1990 to 1994 and again from 2004 to 2006. He is a retired Army colonel and former federal prosecutor who …

The Master Sergeant Leroy Arthur Petry Chapter of the Association of the United States Army has awarded Senator Janet Nguyen the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award. The award, which recognizes Senator Nguyen’s excellence in leadership and longstanding support for Veterans, was presented to Senator Nguyen at the State Capitol. “To be recognized by an association that represents Veterans who …